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How nine day Metro closure could affect you
Nexus Infrastructure Director explains the disruption taking place on the Metro.
14 Aug 2026,3 mins
How families can financially support Uni students
Hannah Witty from Robson Laidler Wealth shares advice for supporting freshers at Uni.
13 Aug 2026,5 mins
Mayor calls for Strictly to be made in Sunderland
North East Mayor Kim McGuiness gives an update on the film studio in Sunderland.
05 Aug 2026,3 mins
McGuinness: 'We need environment agency to step up'
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness discusses the Port of Tyne nurdle spill.
05 Aug 2026,7 mins
How mortgage rule change affects first-time buyers
Mortgage and Protection specialist Jonathan Carver explains changes to mortgage rules.
04 Aug 2026,10 mins
Nurdles clean-up volunteers meet Port of Tyne boss
People helping clean beaches have met Port of Tyne representatives to discuss next steps.
04 Aug 2026,3 mins
Cancer breath test trial in County Durham
University Hospital of North Durham is trialling a new way of diagnosing cancer.
04 Aug 2026,4 mins
What astronomy can we see in our skies in August?
An Astronomical expert from Kielder Observatory explains what we can see in our skies.
03 Aug 2026,7 mins
What support do North East rough sleepers need?
The Chief Executive of Emmaus discusses the work they do to provide support.
03 Aug 2026,3 mins
Durham mam of six to compete in South Korea
Emily MacDonald has an extraordinary story which has led to her competing in South Korea.
03 Aug 2026,6 mins
Charity warns about cheap travel adaptors
The charity purchased 14 adaptors, which all failed safety tests.
29 Jul 2026,5 mins
What did Bill Oddie do for North East wildlife?
The Chief Executive of Northumberland Wildlife Trust pays tribute to patron Bill Oddie.
28 Jul 2026,3 mins
Should we worry about heatwave wildfires here?
Kerry Shotton from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service discusses the risk.
28 Jul 2026,7 mins
What went wrong for the National Glass Centre?
Sunderland's National Glass Centre is due to close this week.
27 Jul 2026,4 mins
Lindisfarne Festival returns for 11th year
Conleth Maenpaa founded the Lindisfarne Festival.
27 Jul 2026,3 mins
Thousands of LGBT veterans could miss compensation
Between 1967 and 2000, LGBT service people were not allowed in the British military.
27 Jul 2026,2 mins
Will business rate cuts really help local venues?
The general manager for Independent Sunderland reacts to business rate cuts.
23 Jul 2026,4 mins
What you need to know about Tyne coast nurdles
Plastic pellets are being found following the collapse of a crane at Port of the Tyne.
23 Jul 2026,9 mins
What does inflation falling really mean for you?
Finance expert Kara Gammel explains the real terms impact of recent inflation changes.
22 Jul 2026,4 mins
Why do only some beaches have lifeguards?
Lifeguard cover on the North East's coastline varies significantly, the BBC has found.
22 Jul 2026,4 mins
Stanley's nursery closure fears prompts protest
Concerned parents in South Tyneside protested outside the council offices.
20 Jul 2026,3 mins
Parents not told about paedophile careworker
A former North Tyneside Council childcare worker had been convicted of child sex offences
17 Jul 2026,4 mins
Dame Kelly Holmes to start 5K Newcastle Pride run
Newcastle frontrunners are hosting a 5K in Leazes Park to start Newcastle Pride weekend.
16 Jul 2026,5 mins
What is being done to improve Meadow Well?
The North Tyneside estate is receiving funding for a new community partnership.
16 Jul 2026,3 mins
'A massive opportunity to reduce your bills'
A Durham company is innovating technology to help make solar panels more accessible.
14 Jul 2026,7 mins
Victim 'left in limbo' over rapist's escorted trips
A North East rape victim says she "left in limbo" after a letter from the prison service.
13 Jul 2026,6 mins,
80 year old Wearside cyclist breaks record
A veteran cyclist has broken the record for the fastest ride from top to bottom of the UK
10 Jul 2026,2 mins
Waste and rubble 'hell' for Springwell residents
Waste and rubble from the flyover demolition are blighting a nearby village.
09 Jul 2026,9 mins
Car ploughs into grooming salon
Katy Colquhoun from Tramp Groomers in Cleadon, told Jim Scott what happened.
09 Jul 2026,2 mins
Restaurant Week returns to Newcastle
Rachel Fenwick from "NE1" and Rajiv Tiwari from "Dakwala" with more.
09 Jul 2026,10 mins